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1 | Islam the religion that hates Christians | Luke 6:28 | DocTrinsograce | 242005 | ||
Dear Pastor Tim, We have heard some references to the Scriptures relative to loving and witnessing to those who hate us. Alternatively, we have been encouraged to resolve the problem of our enemies by political actions. I would like to ask your opinion on how we bring to bear the Word of God even in our emotions. Explaining further: I seek to act in a loving manner to those who hate me, and I make every effort to expose them to the Gospel. Nonetheless, I find a degree of animus arising, from time to time, in my emotions. To me, those feelings -- even though I do not act on them (by God's grace) -- are evidence of hatred. I know that emotions come and go... but I would like to eliminate even the feelings that are contrary to the thrust of Christ's command to "love your enemies" (Matthew 5:44a). What advice would you offer to eliminate occasional feelings of ill will for our enemies? In Him, Doc |
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2 | Islam the religion that hates Christians | Luke 6:28 | Morant61 | 242025 | ||
Greetings Doc! Sorry for the delay in responding my friend! I have been swamped lately due to work and weather. :) I just had a similar conversation with someone the other day. It is a difficult question, but here is a simplistic answer to it. I try to divide my response into an individual and a corporate approach. As an individual, in accordance with the Sermon on the Mount, I have an obligation to love, pray for, and minister to my enemies. (Matt. 5:38-48) Rom 12:19 Do not avenge yourselves, dear friends, but give place to God's wrath, for it is written, "Vengeance is mine, I will repay," says the Lord. Rom 12:20 Rather, if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink; for in doing this you will be heaping burning coals on his head. Rom 12:21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. The only way we are going to reach those who are enemies of the cross is to love them unconditionally and sincerely. Now, on a corporate level, our nation has an obligation to protect the innocent. So, military action may be required. I understand that, for many, this is a very emotional issue. But, we need to remember that the only Christ many of these individuals will ever see is the Christ modeled by and through us. No matter the intentions of our 'enemies', they are not in control. God is! God loves them, and died for them. How can we not demonstrate His love to them? Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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3 | Islam the religion that hates Christians | Luke 6:28 | lionheart | 242026 | ||
Hey Tim, What you say is correct. Peter tells us that God is not willing that any should perish. I believe that.That applies to all,but there are those who will never turn to Christ. Many who Have Joined themselves with ISIS. These folks will suffer God's most extreme justice. In the mean time they gotta be stopped by all means necessary. This might seam unchristian but it tears my heart out to see what they are doing to our brothers and sisters and the innocents over there. In Him, lionheart |
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